Iowa HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND Oversize Load
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Expert Oversize Load, Container, and Machinery Transport Services Throughout Iowa

Heavy Haulers is the best oversized and shipping container transport company in Iowa. You deserve top quality shipping services for your business throughout Iowa. That's what we provide. Expert and quality Iowa oversize load shipping services tailored to fit your needs.


Here are even more reasons to work with Heavy Haulers:

  • 10+ years Iowa equipment transport experience
  • Dedicated transport experts handle every aspect of shipping
  • Permits and paperwork for your Iowa oversize load done for you
  • Year-round machinery transport throughout Iowa
  • And more!

We will fully insure your oversized load before dispatch to protect it against all forms of damage. We understand your load is valuable and will protect it until it’s delivered.



Transporting a Grain Silo to Iowa.

Ask Heavy Haulers to transport your machinery between Iowa and any state in the nation, Canada and Mexico. Contact Heavy Haulers for FREE transport estimates at (800) 908-6206.


Transporting Equipment and Containers Throughout Iowa with Top Safety Standards and On Time Delivery

We have a team of experienced drivers near you ready to transport your container load where you want it. They know the best routes to and from every city in Iowa.


Before dispatching any load, we analyze the best routes to use to ensure they’re delivered safely and on time. We avoid construction sites and heavy traffic areas.


Iowa highways for oversize load shipping include:


  • ● I-29 - parallels the Missouri River running north/south on the western edge of the state;

  • ● I-35 - runs north/south through Des Moines in the middle of the state, connecting Minnesota with Missouri;

  • ● I-80 - runs east/west through Des Moines across the lower half of the state, connecting Illinois with Nebraska.


Heavy Haulers can get your machinery shipped to every city in Iowa including; Des Moines, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Davenport, IA; Sioux City, IA; Iowa City, IA; Waterloo, IA; Council Bluffs, IA; Ames, IA; West Des Moines, IA; Dubuque, IA; Urbandale, IA; Cedar Falls, IA; Marion, IA; Bettendorf, IA; Mason, IA; Marshalltown, IA; Clinton, IA; Burlington, IA; Ottumwa, IA; Fort Dodge, IA. Muscatine, IA; Johnston, IA; Coralville, IA; Waukee, IA; North Liberty, IA;

Why Choose Us?

24/7 Customer Support

Heavy hauling isn't a 9 to 5 job. Neither is our customer support. Your dedicated logistics agent is available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Transport with Heavy Haulers, because we're always here when you need us.

One-on-One Experts

If you need regular transport for your oversize loads or equipment, you may be eligible for a line of credit through Heavy Haulers. You'll receive a monthly bill for your shipments so you can focus on the things that matter to your business.

Personalized Strategy

Your business is unique, and so it needs unique transport. At Heavy Haulers, we don't just pick the first solution. We provide the best shipping services tailored to fit your needs. Every shipment is transported with quality services and delivered on time.

Zero Up Front Costs

We don't charge upfront costs. You'll receive a transparent, no-obligation quote with no hidden fees. Ready to ship? We'll get started immediately to get your oversize load on the road.

Safety & Security

Trusted because we've provided and continue to provide the best shipping services for 14+ years. Trademarked because other haulers try to imitate us. But Heavy Haulers always stands above the rest.

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By choosing Heavy Haulers, you bypass the usual challenges associated with shipping large items and go directly to enjoying the benefits: cost-effective, secure, and smooth delivery services.

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Heavy Haulers can transport your machinery between Iowa
and any state in the nation, Canada and Mexico



What's the Cost of Iowa Heavy Equipment
and Machinery Hauling Services:


The pricing of Iowa heavy hauling services ranges between $2 to $4.50 per mile. This cost can go up or low depending on the distance, season, weight, and dimensions. For example, hauling oversized equipment or machinery will cost more due to high fuel consumption and permits compared to transportation of a regular load. Regardless of the load you’re moving, we ensure you get the best shipping quote. To get an accurate estimate, ensure you provide the correct details of your load. That includes the weight, dimensions, pick up and drop location. Below, we have estimated trucking costs of heavy equipment and machinery from Iowa to other states.


Heavy Haul Route Total Miles Flatbed Trailer Cost Step Deck Trailer Cost RGN Trailer Cost
Iowa City, Iowa to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 965.7 mi $2,171.25 $2,364.25 $3,425.75
Des Moines, Iowa to El Paso, Texas 1,132.8 mi $2,547.00 $2,773.40 $4,018.60
Davenport, Iowa to San Francisco, California 1,960.9 mi $4,410.00 $4,802.00 $6,958.00
Phoenix, Arizona to Dubuque, Iowa 1,599.1 mi $3,597.75 $3,917.55 $5,676.45
Columbus, Ohio to Fort Dodge, Iowa 711.7 mi $1,599.75 $1,741.95 $2,524.05

Note: The above costs aren't fixed and might be higher or lower by the time of your booking. Give us a call to get an accurate estimate for your load.

Transports Around the State of Iowa by Heavy Haulers

Hauling a John Deere excavator to Iowa.

Shipping a John Deere 850J to Iowa

Origin: Hobbs, NM

Destination: Fayetteville, AR

Specs: 1 John Deere 850J; 19.6L X 12.5W X 10.3H; 22,900lbs

Call Specialist:
(954) 603-1344
Brian G.
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Shipping a 33M concrete boom without chassis from Iowa.

Hauling a 33M Concrete Boom Without Chassis from Iowa to Texas

Origin: Fort Smith, AR

Destination: Alvarado, TX

Specs: 33M Concrete Boom; 31L X 8.6W X 11.6H; 38,500lbs

Call Specialist:
(772) 238-2766
Hauling a skid loader on a trailer from Iowa.

Transporting a Skid Loader L174 from Iowa to Georgia

Origin: Searcy, AR

Destination: Kingston, GA

Specs: Skid Loader L174; 25L X 8W X 9H; 16,000lbs

Call Specialist:
(772) 238-2766
Shipping a Caterpillar backhoe from Iowa.

Transporting a Caterpillar 430E Backhoe from Iowa

Heavy Haulers transported this Caterpillar 430E Backhoe more than 934 miles across the country. The Backhoe was picked up in Searcy, Iowa and delivered to Orlando, Florida. To haul your Caterpillar backhoe where you need it, speak directly with Tye at Heavy Haulers.

Call Specialist:
(407) 403-5982
Hauling a Caterpillar wheel loader from Iowa.

Caterpillar 936F Wheel Loader Transport from Iowa

Let Heavy Haulers manage your next haul! This is a Caterpillar 936F wheel loader our agent Nick H. recently shipped. This Caterpillar wheel loader was picked up in Beebe, Iowa and delivered to Tampa, Florida. This wheel loader was 24 feet in length, 8 feet in width, 11 feet high and weighed 27,500 pounds. To schedule your next haul or for more information on our services call Nick H. at Heavy Haulers.

Call Specialist:
(772) 238-2766
Transporting a Komatsu wheel loader to Iowa.

Shipping Komatsu WA500-6 Wheel Loader to Iowa

One of our Senior Agents at Heavy Haulers, Travis Selochan, recently moved a Komatsu WA500-6 Wheel Loader that was 77000 lbs 32 ft long, 10.5 ft. wide and 12.4 ft high from FL to AR. Jonesboro, Iowa to San Josa, California was a 1,803 miles long. This move required permits for width, height, and over-weight. Travis was able to handle all the paperwork and transport the asset in a timely fashion while providing excellent customer service. Should you need assistance with anything please reach out to Travis directly at:

Call Specialist:
(813) 492-8263
Travis S.
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Iowa Ports Heavy Haulers Transport To/From


Heavy Haulers serves all ports in Iowa. The state's ports handle ship mainly agricultural and machinery cargo. The busiest ports in the state include:

  • Port of Burlington - inland port on the Mississippi River;
  • Port of Keokuk - inland port on the Des Moines River;
  • Port of Dubuque - inland port on the Mississippi River.

Common Airports Heavy Haulers Use When Shipping Equipment From Iowa


Heavy Haulers ships to and from all airports in Iowa. More than 80 general aviation airports, five primary airports and three non-primary airports. The busiest airports in Iowa include:


  • Des Moines - international airport;
  • Cedar Rapids - primary airport;
  • Dubuque - primary airport;
  • Sioux City - primary airport;
  • Waterloo - primary airport.




Oversize Equipment and Machinery Transport in Iowa

We offer door-to-door and terminal-to-terminal equipment and machinery transport services to and from Iowa. Operable or not, we will help you haul it.

  • • We choose a suitable trailer for your load
  • • Fully insured transport
  • • We offer free and accurate quotes
  • • We offer transport services all year round
  • • And more!

Heavy Haulers is experienced in handling all types of equipment and machinery. Below is some of what we haul;

  • • Construction Equipment
  • • Excavators
  • • Bulldozers
  • • Backhoes
  • • Cranes
  • • Wheel Loaders
  • • Forklifts
  • • Cold Planers
  • • Scissor Lifts
  • • Super Loads
  • • And More!

Among the machinery we transport are the CNC machines, conveyors, printing presses, surface grinders, control panels, drilling machines, agricultural machines, and more.


Vehicles are no exception either; we move anything on wheels. We transport RVs and motorhomes, tiny homes, buses, shipping containers, airplanes, fuselages, wind turbines, semi-trucks, box trucks, sprinter vans, dump trucks, houseboats - boats, travel trailers, food trucks, mobile homes, and more.


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Call us directly: (800) 908-6206
Shipping Heavy Equipment to Iowa

Common Equipment Heavy Haulers Transports

Trust Heavy Haulers to transport any brand of equipment you own. Most of our drivers are experienced heavy-machinery operators who can safely maneuver your loads aboard our trailers. Some of the brands we have shipped include:

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Iowa Equipment Transport To and From Every State

Trust Heavy Haulers to handle your shipments from Iowa to any of the other 49 states. We even handle transports to Alaska and Hawaii. As experts in the transport industry, Heavy Haulers can handle any type of shipment! We can get your equipment moved from Iowa to the following states



Heavy Haulers Also Ships Heavy Equipment in The Following Cities:

Clive, IA; Indianola, IA; Newton, IA; Grimes, IA; Norwalk, IA; Boone, IA; Oskaloosa, IA; Spencer, IA; Storm Lake, IA; Le Mars, IA; Pella, IA; Waverly, IA; Carroll, IA; Fort Madison, IA; Pleasant Hill, IA; Keokuk, IA; Grinnell, IA; Fairfield, IA; Mount Pleasant, IA; Denison, IA; Sioux Center, IA; Perry, IA; Webster City, IA; Clear Lake, IA; Knoxville, IA; Decorah, IA; Creston, IA; Charles City, IA; Bondurant, IA; Washington, IA; Hiawatha, IA; Nevada, IA; Atlantic, IA; Eldridge, IA; Orange City, IA; Adel, IA; Maquoketa, IA; Independence, IA; Asbury, IA; Oelwein, IA; Estherville, IA; Red Oak, IA; Polk City, IA; DeWitt, IA; Sheldon, IA; Algona, IA; Anamosa, IA; Spirit Lake, IA; Osceola, IA;

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Work With An Award-Winning Company

Throughout the years, Heavy Haulers has proven its unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction through the multiple awards and affiliations we've earned. When you partner with Heavy Haulers, you partner with trusted leaders in the transport industry.

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